Hi all,
I'm after some advice with regard to changing the brakes on a Datsun 1978 260Z that I'm rebuilding and think you may be able to help.
I've reached the point where my chassis/shell is back from the dead (sun roof is gone and I have floors!), I'm currently renewing the suspension with one eye on brakes, and having considered brake options (refresh existing or upgrade), I've decided on upgrade.
I've based the decision in part on the aesthetics element but primarily on the suggestion by various web sites and forums that maintenance and part replenishment (in the UK at least) becomes easier.
I'm happy to take advice on this if you feel I've made the wrong decision but would prefer some guidance on what is actually needed if I do ultimately opt to upgrade.
I've seen reference to various different calipers that can be used with a custom bracket to convert the rear brakes to disks but I don't see a size or part number or vehicle make/model (or anything) for the pads and disks required to fulfill the promise of easy acquisition of parts in the uk once you've found the required calipers and bracket... What am I missing please?
Also, are there any suggestions for options an upgrade to the front brakes, other than an all out Willwood mortgage (though they're probably worth every penny)...
Any and all help/advice appreciated...
Many thanks in advance
260Zues.
I'm after some advice with regard to changing the brakes on a Datsun 1978 260Z that I'm rebuilding and think you may be able to help.
I've reached the point where my chassis/shell is back from the dead (sun roof is gone and I have floors!), I'm currently renewing the suspension with one eye on brakes, and having considered brake options (refresh existing or upgrade), I've decided on upgrade.
I've based the decision in part on the aesthetics element but primarily on the suggestion by various web sites and forums that maintenance and part replenishment (in the UK at least) becomes easier.
I'm happy to take advice on this if you feel I've made the wrong decision but would prefer some guidance on what is actually needed if I do ultimately opt to upgrade.
I've seen reference to various different calipers that can be used with a custom bracket to convert the rear brakes to disks but I don't see a size or part number or vehicle make/model (or anything) for the pads and disks required to fulfill the promise of easy acquisition of parts in the uk once you've found the required calipers and bracket... What am I missing please?
Also, are there any suggestions for options an upgrade to the front brakes, other than an all out Willwood mortgage (though they're probably worth every penny)...
Any and all help/advice appreciated...
Many thanks in advance
260Zues.